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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves (Changes In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 25, 2013
Oct. 26, 2012
Oct. 28, 2011
Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves [Abstract]      
Beginning balance $ 13,223 $ 14,977 $ 17,459
Amount acquired through acquisitions 7,273 0 309
Bad debt expense 669 4,009 2,992
Uncollectable accounts written off, net of recoveries (4,226) (5,763) (5,783)
Ending balance $ 16,939 $ 13,223 $ 14,977